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Williamson to sit out of T20 series vs India to focus on Tests

Williamson to sit out of T20 series vs India to focus on Tests

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Tim Southee will captain the T20 side.

PIX: Australia win high-scoring thriller with new zeal

PIX: Australia win high-scoring thriller with new zeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand, in Dharamsala, on Saturday.

NZ paceman Gillespie out of Windies Tests

NZ paceman Gillespie out of Windies Tests

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Injury-prone paceman Mark Gillespie has been ruled out of New Zealand's two-Test series in West Indies after failing to recover from an ankle injury, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Tuesday.

India retain second spot in ICC WTC rankings

India retain second spot in ICC WTC rankings

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

India bagged 30 points for their eight-wicket win. They are placed second with 390 points

Bond to step down as NZ bowling coach after World Cup

Bond to step down as NZ bowling coach after World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

New Zealand bowling coach Shane Bond will step down after the World Cup, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

Crowe apologises for Maori row

Crowe apologises for Maori row

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

He told Zealand television on Sunday he wished to "sincerely \n\napologise" to anyone who may have been offended by his comments.

South Africa wins Port Elizabeth T20, takes series 2-1

South Africa wins Port Elizabeth T20, takes series 2-1

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

A powerful batting display and disciplined bowling helped South Africa to a 33-run victory over New Zealand in the third and deciding T20 International at St.George's Park on Wednesday.

Vincent's 224 puts NZ in control

Vincent's 224 puts NZ in control

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Lou Vincent blasted a double-century to put New Zealand in complete control of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka.

PHOTOS: Smith's record knock powers Australia to victory

PHOTOS: Smith's record knock powers Australia to victory

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Captain Steve Smith blasted a career best 164, the highest one-day international innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground, to power Australia to a crushing 68-run victory against New Zealand in the first ODI.

1st Test PIX: Broad's magical spell puts England in driver's seat

1st Test PIX: Broad's magical spell puts England in driver's seat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

As curtains dropped on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand, England strengthened their stranglehold with Stuart Broad ripping through the Kiwi top-order at the Bay Oval.

Herath stars as SL crush NZ inside three days

Herath stars as SL crush NZ inside three days

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Rangana Herath exploited New Zealand's weakness against spin to claim six wickets as Sri Lanka scored a 10-wicket victory on the third day of the first Test in Galle on Monday.

NZC deputy CEO resigns amid 15 percent cut in workforce

NZC deputy CEO resigns amid 15 percent cut in workforce

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

NZC chief executive David White had said it is looking to shed around 10 to 15 percent of its staff and save NZD 6 million in operation costs as it copes with the 'challenges' posed by the health crisis.

Williamson opens up on captaincy after Australia debacle

Williamson opens up on captaincy after Australia debacle

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Kane Williamson said it was time for the Black Caps to move on from the disappointment and focus on the India series.

India falter at the end to gift NZ T20 win

India falter at the end to gift NZ T20 win

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Yuvraj Singh made an emotional return to international cricket but India snatched defeat from the jaws of victory to allow New Zealand to win the Twenty20 series with a thrilling one-run victory in Chennai.

Taylor banking on Vettori, Oram

Taylor banking on Vettori, Oram

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

New Zealand will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on India in the first T20 International in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Victory will also boost the morale of the side ahead of the World T20 in Sri Lanka, starting September 18. Skipper Ross Taylor feels the return of senior players Daniel Vettori, Jacob Oram and Kyle Mills will help the Black Caps get into groove.

Champions Trophy: NZ drop McMillan

Champions Trophy: NZ drop McMillan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Coach John Bracewell said McMillan had been left out of the squad for the tournament for fitness reasons.

Allan Donald to join NZ as bowling consultant

Allan Donald to join NZ as bowling consultant

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald has accepted a temporary position as bowling consultant to the New Zealand national team under recently appointed head coach John Wright.

With focus on Tests, Williamson, Boult to skip T20s vs WI

With focus on Tests, Williamson, Boult to skip T20s vs WI

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'There's no secret we're right in the hunt for the World Test Championship final following our two-nil win over India and having Trent and Kane fully fit and focussed for the upcoming series will be crucial.'

Boult reaches home, says hope things improve soon in India

Boult reaches home, says hope things improve soon in India

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Trent Boult, Finn Allen, Jimmy Neesham, Adam Milne and Scott Kuggeleijn, coaches and former players James Pamment and Shane Bond, Mike Hesson were the first to land in Auckland

T20 PHOTOS: Boult, Elliott bowl Kiwis to close win over Sri Lanka

T20 PHOTOS: Boult, Elliott bowl Kiwis to close win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Trent Boult produced an economical spell of bowling to take three wickets and help New Zealand to a tense three-run win over Sri Lanka in their first Twenty20 international on Thursday.

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

A crammed international calendar in three formats of the game and the added strain of playing in biosecure bubbles during the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed players like Trent Boult to breaking point.

PIX: Warner nears Tendulkar, Sourav record as Aus down Kiwis to win series

PIX: Warner nears Tendulkar, Sourav record as Aus down Kiwis to win series

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Only Indians Sachin Tendulkar (nine in 1998) and Sourav Ganguly (seven in 2000) have hit more centuries in one year.

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Trent Boult said that he is hungry as ever to represent the country and play a big role in Kiwis lifting their maiden ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023

India to tour England for white-ball series next July

India to tour England for white-ball series next July

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

England men will begin their 2022 home summer with a three-match Test series against world champions New Zealand.

Brendon McCullum eases Kiwis into last 8

Brendon McCullum eases Kiwis into last 8

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

New Zealand booked their passage in the World Cup quarter-finals from Group A after Brendon McCullum set up a 97-run victory over Canada with a chanceless century at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

CA scraps viewer's choice Man of the Match for India-Aus series

CA scraps viewer's choice Man of the Match for India-Aus series

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Cricket Australia will revert to a panel of experts to decide man of the match awards after Doug Bracewell failed to win a public vote despite bowling New Zealand to victory in a Test match in Hobart on Monday.

Coach Wright feels Kiwi batsmen need to step up

Coach Wright feels Kiwi batsmen need to step up

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

While New Zealand basks in the glory of a first Test match win over Australia in more than 18 years, national cricket coach John Wright put the victory in perspective and again told his top order batsmen they must put more runs on the board.

Will the Kiwis get over its subcontinent jinx in this World Cup?

Will the Kiwis get over its subcontinent jinx in this World Cup?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

It is not that New Zealand has a great overall ODI record against Australia. A statistic that shows 84 defeats as opposed to just 34 wins is anything but flattering.

Sri Lanka prez orders W Cup song to be banned

Sri Lanka prez orders W Cup song to be banned

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Sri Lanka's president Mahinda Rajapakse on Wednesday ordered a ban on a World Cup song that carries a latent threat to defending champions Australia and New Zealand.

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The World of Cricket

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

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U-19 WC PIX: Musheer's century powers India to big win

U-19 WC PIX: Musheer's century powers India to big win

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Musheer Khan smashed his second century of the ICC Under-19 World Cup as India thrashed New Zealand by 214 runs.

'We did it together bro': Ravindra tells Patel

'We did it together bro': Ravindra tells Patel

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

New Zealand's Indian-origin spinner Rachin Ravindra, who played a pivotal role in helping his side draw the first Test against India, said he was quite nervous about how the game would pan out as far as his bowling was concerned.

Clarke included in Australian Test squad

Clarke included in Australian Test squad

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke, who has returned home from New Zealand for personal reasons, was included into the 14-member squad for the two-match Test series against the black caps commencing from March 19.

The doosra: A high five for champions Australia

The doosra: A high five for champions Australia

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com salutes the new ICC World Cup champions.

'It means more when you make a larger contribution to a team performance'

'It means more when you make a larger contribution to a team performance'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum called him 'The King' but Kane Williamson swatted aside the praise after his record-breaking century capped a five-wicket victory in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

Vincent leads Kiwis run-riot

Vincent leads Kiwis run-riot

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Luck, Rain Gods Help Teams In Semis

Luck, Rain Gods Help Teams In Semis

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Luck has been a major factor in teams progressing to the semi-finals. With rain gods intervening, the equations in both groups changed a bit. There was a lot of permutations and combinations that saw England, India, New Zealand and Pakistan progress:

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The game features two of the world's leading batsmen captaining their sides in Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson, as well as a pair of strike bowlers at the top of their game in Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult.

Umar, Kamal stay for ODI series

Umar, Kamal stay for ODI series

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

The two Pakistan batsmen will stay in New Zealand for the one-day series to gain experience.

WTC Finals: Why the Kiwis will focus on Ashwin, Jadeja

WTC Finals: Why the Kiwis will focus on Ashwin, Jadeja

Rediff.com26 May 2021

India and New Zealand will fight it out for the inaugural title at Southampton's Ageas Bowl